Renault is taking orders for its new Megane GT models.

They come with a choice of high performance petrol or diesel engines, full sport body kit (front, side and rear spoilers), twin chrome sports exhaust and 10mm lower sports suspension.

Equipment includes 17-inch alloy wheels, traction and understeer control, front sport seats and sport steering wheel.

The cars will be available in three-door sport hatch or five-door hatch versions, priced from £16,170 to £17,670.

The GT range was first introduced by Renault on the Laguna range last year and a similarly thorough make-over as applied then, has now been given to the Megane.